Uttarakhand is steadily emerging as more than a land of natural beauty—it is becoming a hub of conscious leadership, creativity, and community-led progress. Across healthcare, craft, visual storytelling, social equity, and digital empowerment, these individuals are redefining what growth looks like when it is rooted in balance, purpose, and cultural pride.

Dr. Srashti Panwar, Consultant Homeopath and Psychologist, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Solutions Sought Healing, a homeopathic and mental health clinic committed to holistic, preventive, and side-effects-free care. By integrating classical homeopathy with modern psychological support, she addresses both physical ailments and emotional well-being with equal expertise.

Her work actively focuses on mental health awareness, compassionate care, and long-term healing, contributing to a more emotionally resilient and health-conscious Uttarakhand.

Anjali Khurana, founder of Aakaar_ExclusiveArt, is reviving Uttarakhand’s textile heritage through hand-painted mulberry silk creations that function as wearable art. Each dupatta and stole is crafted as a collector’s piece, reflecting patience, sustainability, and cultural storytelling rather than fast fashion.

With a vision to expand into hand-painted silk interiors by 2026, she aims to position Uttarakhand as a center for slow luxury, thoughtful design, and craft-led innovation.

Varchasva Dhunta, filmmaker, photographer, and founder of THE IKIGAI PIXEL, uses visual storytelling to document Uttarakhand’s wildlife, landscapes, culture, and heritage. His conservation-focused films and projects, including the widely appreciated series “11 Reasons Why We Love Doon”, capture the essence of Dehradun and beyond.

Deeply drawn to macro photography, his work highlights unseen life forms and subtle details, reinforcing the idea that Uttarakhand’s beauty exists as much in its small moments as in its vast vistas.

Veena Ravuri, Co-Founder and Director of IMPACTO Foundation, transitioned from over 20 years in the corporate world to building a Section 8 non-profit dedicated to equitable opportunities for underserved communities and women entrepreneurs.

Through partnerships with businesses, industry leaders, and civil society, IMPACTO focuses on skill development, access to resources, and community-led leadership. Its pilot impact projects, driven by women at the grassroots, reflect a long-term vision of inclusive growth and social resilience.

Dr. Priya Kaushik, a renowned homeopathic doctor and philanthropist, is the founder of Kaushik Homoeo Clinic, currently operating three clinics across Dehradun with over 14 years of experience in holistic healthcare. Holding a BHMS degree along with CGO (Mumbai), she is widely respected for her expertise in treating PCOD and female infertility, attracting patients from across Uttarakhand and internationally.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Kaushik led a large-scale humanitarian initiative by distributing over 2.5 lakh immunity-boosting homeopathic medicines free of cost. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the Uttarakhand Ratna Award, Governor Award, Dev Bhoomi Nari Samman, Shushrut Award, Assam Book of Records Award, and Corona Warrior Award. Actively associated with multiple NGOs, she continues to drive health awareness, women’s empowerment, and accessible holistic care through charitable camps and educational seminars, reinforcing her role as a trusted leader in Uttarakhand’s healthcare landscape.

Savy Kukreja, Founder of Social Begum, a Dehradun-born marketing strategist and community builder, believes that marketing goes beyond visibility—it is about connection and collective growth. Through Social Begum, she empowers local businesses, creative artists, and entrepreneurs to tell their stories authentically and build sustainable digital presence.

With a 2026 vision of a digitally stronger Uttarakhand, her work focuses on cross-sector collaborations across fashion, tourism, wellness, and innovation, while keeping sustainability and cultural pride at the core.

In Essence
Together, these voices represent a new Uttarakhand—one where healing is holistic, creativity is intentional, impact is inclusive, and progress is deeply rooted in purpose.